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Kenneth R. Gilberg

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Kenneth R. Gilberg is a member of the firm’s Employment and Labor Law Practice Group, representing employers in a broad range of employment, labor and human resources issues. He partners with clients to provide sound counsel on the day-to-day regulatory and human resource issues in the workplace, such as discrimination, sexual harassment, mergers and acquisitions, workforce reductions, federal and state wage and hour laws, and employment agreements. He also helps companies remain union-free and aids unionized companies in negotiating favorable contracts. Mr. Gilberg is an experienced practitioner representing management before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, National Labor Relations Board, Department of Labor and other administrative agencies.

His practical approach to problem solving is to seek solutions that help minimize employment-related litigation and assist companies in improving productivity, service and quality. Mr. Gilberg has experience in helping companies maintain productive and effective relationships with both non-union and union employees.

Mr. Gilberg serves as co-chair of the firm's Automotive Practice Group and is both a frequent speaker and writer on labor and employment matters.

Representative Matters

  • Aiding an automotive dealer, via effective contract negotiation, to regain control of its workforce
  • Developing and implementing a human resource strategy for a Fortune 100 company that reduced litigation and improved productivity
  • Counseling 23 privately held nursing homes to remain union-free
     

Honors & Awards

  • Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Named a Pennsylvania "Super Lawyer," 2008, by Thomson Reuters, publisher of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
  • Top 100 Labor Attorneys in the United States, 2006, 2007
  • Labor Relations Institute
  • Who’s Who in American Law
  • Who’s Who in the World

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Philadelphia Bar Association

Community Activities

  • Golden Slipper Club and Charities
    • Past President
    • Past Chair of Board of Directors
  • Golden Slipper Camp
    • Past President
  • Association of Building Contractors
    • Associate Member
  • NJ CAR
    • Associate Member
  • Jewish Business Network
    • Member
  • Tri-State Home Furnishings Association
    • Recommended Legal Counsel

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Education

  • Widener University School of Law, J.D., 1976
  • Lebanon Valley College, B.A., 1973